Cathy- Yes, it's a scud hook. I don't tie very many on straight shanks anymore. I just personally like the look of a curved shank. The only reason I called it a "fall" baetis is cuz I fish these a lot in the fall/winter months. This is the time of year I tie all kinda of crazy looking midges and what not.

It's funny to hear all the different responses to the eyes on the vise. Lol they seem to fit perfect, and it's out of the "norm". However, sometimes the thread catches the eyes and it can be a PIA at times. But that just goes with tying in general I suppose